Senior DevOps Engineer

• Initial contract term is 12 months, with potential extensions of up to 6 months
• Candidates must reside in Australia and attend their nearest department's office
• Applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV1 clearance

Your new company

We're seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join a high-impact Federal Government team responsible for critical infrastructure tools and services. In this role, you'll design, build, and support cloud and data platforms that underpin national-scale ICT services. You'll work under broad directions, applying your expertise in AWS, automation, and DevOps practices to deliver secure, scalable solutions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to public sector innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, agile environment.

Your new role

• Design, build, deploy, and support cloud and data infrastructure (primarily AWS)
• Prioritise and manage work items in a dynamic queue
• Ensure integration solutions follow best practices
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver outcomes
• Contribute to agile project teams and define technical requirements
• Represent the agency in technical forums and stakeholder engagements

What you'll need to succeed

• Deep hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and services
• Proven expertise in DevOps tools like GitLab, Artifactory, and Jira
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Strong grasp of version control (Git) and agile methodologies
• Ability to write moderately complex code in Python, JavaScript, or Golang
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Database deployment/admin experience (Postgres, MySQL)
• Familiarity with Azure infrastructure
• Knowledge of Networking, Cloudflare, and HashiCorp Vault
• Experience managing PKI infrastructure

Location & Eligibility

This role is open to candidates based in any Australian state or territory (ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA). Applicants must reside in Australia and be available to attend their local departmental office at least two days per week. While Canberra, ACT is preferred, other locations will be considered.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold a minimum NV1 security clearance. Candidates without the required clearance will not be considered.

What you'll get in return

• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the federal space.
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and experience.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit your updated CV, or contact me at [email protected] or 02 6112 7693 for a confidential discussion.


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